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Bill banning oil drilling near Florida’s estuarine research reserves passes unanimously in House
There are three such reserves in Florida — the Apalachicola in North Florida.
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Florida House approves proposal to protect state parks from development
The bill says that state parks must be managed to provide the greatest benefit to the state, with plans for managed areas larger than 1,000 acres required to provide an analysis.
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Before Clearwater show, The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward recalls the best gig he ever saw
Hell yeah, Bruvver.
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Florida House moves bill forward to allow Tampa Bay Downs to host gambling without horse races
The proposal has drawn fierce opposition from breeders, trainers and other people in the horse industry.
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Trump’s cancellation of environmental justice grants affects communities like St. Pete’s Childs Park
Recently-planted trees helped battle urban heat island effect.
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Tampa needs more neighborhood leaders like the late Harold Walker
His fight for trees will impact local neighborhoods for generations.
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DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills rewriting state laws, requiring new school materials
Instructional materials adopted or purchased as of July 1 include the Gulf of America name.
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Florida Republicans push law to eliminate tax-funded guaranteed income programs
Lawmakers dubbed the programs ‘socialism’ and ‘a threat to our society.’
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Floridians can now file federal taxes on May 1
Big news for procrastinators
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Stevie Nicks returns to Tampa this summer
Stand back.
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Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry stops service this month
Pinellas plans to launch a new ferry this fall.
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Cheeky’s raw bar and seafood shack opens this summer on St. Pete’s Central Avenue
Cheeky’s will serve up East Coast oysters, local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, chowders and more.
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$10M donation to DeSantis’ Hope Florida among issues in Florida House probe
The inquiry into DeSantis-administration spending was ordered by House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami.
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Tampa Bay Design Week 2025 kicks off Sunday and runs through April 19
It covers St. Pete, Tampa, and even Polk County.
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Treasure Island’s Thunderbird to be demolished, ‘Brunched’ returns,Nicko’s is back in St. Pete, and more local food news
Plus the return of Retro House, Taco Week and Keel Farms Blueberry Festival.
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Hillsborough County wants to work with DeSantis’ ‘DOGE’ team—and residents can apply to help
Pinellas is getting in on the action, too.
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University of South Florida joins list of state universities planning to work with ICE
Four UF students have had visas revoked.
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That’s a wrap for EVOS, the health-conscious fast-food chain that started in Tampa
The St. Pete location serves its last organic milkshakes and air baked fries today.
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Q&A: St. Pete pastor Andy Oliver says Easter is about crushing white supremacy
The Allendale leader spoke on staying hopeful and keeping up the fight for social justice
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Treasure Island’s Thunderbird resort to be demolished—and rebuilt
The iconic neon sign will be preserved.
